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Campuswide News & Events
It’s Homecoming Week! Join Us!
Homecoming & Family Weekend brings our entire OWU community together for a celebration of connection, pride, and that unbeatable Battling Bishop spirit. Don’t miss out! Join us at these events… Friday, Sept. 19 FREE! Limited Edition Battling Bishop giveaway, 11:30…
Sept. 22-26 – Hazing Awareness Week
Help recognize National Hazing Awareness Week with The Bishop Way! Stop by the HWCC Atrium for tabling with prevention information and resources on Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Also, make sure to keep an eye out on social media for…
TODAY! – Black Wall Street in HWCC Atrium
From 12-2 p.m., learn, network, and shop from local BIPOC-owned businesses and OWU BIPOC student-entrepreneurs! Black Wall Street is inspired by the legacy of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street. FREE FOOD will be provided by Donna’s…
Sept. 23 @ 6:30pm – Brian Harnetty: Sound, Listening, and Our Environment
Free and open to the Public! The Ross Art Museum and Department of Environment and Sustainability invite you to the Art and the Environment talk series! This event is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Brian Harnetty is an interdisciplinary sound artist, composer,…
Free Poster! BishopFest! Tailgate! Join Us!
Homecoming & Family Weekend is here! Connect with your campus community and show your Battling Bishop pride at these events. Friday, Sept. 19 FREE! Limited Edition Battling Bishop Poster giveaway, 11:30-1 p.m. outside of the Mowry Alumni Center! Pints with…
Online Plant Fundraiser for OWL
We sold out at the plant sale! If you would like a chance to support the OWL Program’s scholarship fund, please see the available plants, fill out the form, and submit payment according to the instructions on the form. Payment…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 18 – The Required OWU Connection Experience: Info Session for OWU Students
Want to learn how to fulfill your General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Join us in 201 Slocum this Tuesday, Feb. 18 (12:10-1 p.m.)! While munching on free pizza, we’ll explain everything you need to know about: The four steps…
Today @ 12:10 p.m. – The Required OWU Connection Experience: Info Session for OWU Students
Want to learn how to fulfill your General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Join us in 201 Slocum today, Feb. 14 (12:10-1 p.m.)! Munch on free pizza while we explain everything you need to know about: The four steps of…
Feb. 27 – Join Us for Pitch OWU and Woltemade Big Problem Challenge
Join us in Merrick Hall, Room 301 on Tuesday, Feb. 27, for an afternoon of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. These two events showcase the talent, dedication, and entrepreneurial mindset of OWU students. Whether you are interested in business, social impact,…
Feb. 14 – Baumholder Photo Exhibit – Slocum Hall Reading Room
Enjoy our temporary exhibition of photographs donated to OWU by Delaware’s Sister City, Baumholder, Germany! The photographs are on display in the Slocum Hall Reading Room through Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Scan the QR codes on each photo to learn more about the artist…
Feb. 27 @ 9 a.m. – Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium
Feb. 27, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. | Merrick Hall, Room 301 Join us for the Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium, which will feature a discussion on “Efficient Conservation: A Conversation with Two GLCA Graduates About Using Data to Maximize Environmental…
Feb. 27 @ 2 p.m. – Join us for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge & Pitch OWU
February 27, 2025 | 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Merrick Hall, Room 301 Join us during the Spring OWU Connection Conference to watch teams and individuals compete against peers and pitch their ideas for a chance to win $3,000. The…
Student News & Events
Register for Sorority Recruitment!
Are you looking to meet new people, build lifelong friends, and get involved on campus? Spring Primary Sorority Recruitment registration is officially open! Joining a Panhellenic sorority on OWU’s campus means joining a community rooted in leadership, belonging, and service.…
Today! Snacks for Finals in the Reading Room
There will be snacks available in the Slocum Reading Room today, Dec. 9, from 2-4 p.m. for you as you study for finals and finish writing papers. Finish strong, Bishops! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at connect@owu.edu
New Section of ACCT 110 Now Available for Registration
Were you shut out of ACCT 110 during registration? Good news! A new section is now available, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:10-2:30 p.m. in Spring 26. Find the class now on Self-Service. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Dept of Economics…
Real Life 101 Program – Interest Form Now Open!
Are you graduating in 2026 and feeling nervous about… 😬 • Landing a job or starting a graduate program? • Managing your finances? • Finding housing? • Preparing for life after OWU? The Real Life 101 Program is your solution!…
Today @ NOON – Honors Goodie Bag Giveaway!
The Honors Board will be giving out free finals goodie bags from 12-1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium to end the semester off with a nice surprise! We invite you all to stop by and get a bag of treats while they last; you deserve…
Interested in Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts?
Are you a sophomore art major interested in leveling up to a Bachelor of Fine Arts? The B.F.A. track is a more specialized track, providing students with an opportunity to take more classes and study in depth both art studio…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
April 23 @ 4 p.m. – First-Gen Graduation Celebration!
Faculty and staff are invited to join Bishop Elevate for the Class of 2025 First-Gen Graduation Celebration on Wednesday, April 23, from 4-5 p.m. in HWCC Benes A&B. First-Gen graduating seniors will get a special First-Gen OWU stole and lapel…
Volunteer at Late Night Breakfast
As the semester comes to a close, planning for Late Night Breakfast is underway! Late Night Breakfast is a finals week tradition — giving our students a much-needed reprieve from studying and writing as they prepare for final exams. Staff…
Celebrate Commencement with Your Graduate on Stage!
Faculty, staff, and trustees who have a graduating student are cordially invited to join them on stage at the Commencement Ceremony. If you would like to participate, please email your request to registrar@owu.edu no later than Friday, April 25. Commencement will…
University Classifieds
Found Necklaces at Smith
Two necklaces found in a shower room at Smith. To claim, stop by the OWjL Office in Hayes Hall, #124 (behind the lounge), or email to arrange pick up: owjl@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWjL Contact: Josie Bair at jrbair@owu.edu
Free Large Classroom Lab/Work Desks
ENVS is renovating a lab/classroom space (211 SCSC) for teaching flexibility. To do so, we are removing built-in solid-surface desk/tables with built-in shelving. These are very high-quality desks with tops suitable for heavy usage. Two of the six desk groups…
Found: March 29 @ CNX event in Benes Room
A red spiral notebook was found at the CNX Event in the Benes Room on 3 It will be in the PG office, 205 Elliott Hall, for pick-up. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Lost and Found Item Contact: Deb Lovell at pg@owu.edu
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